B.A./B.Th. Youth Ministry
Overview
In partnership with The YWC Coalition for Youth Ministry Leadership, Horizon offers different paths to complete this degree, giving students flexibility in their training to become holistically equipped for youth ministry.
The YWC Coalition option combines 16 months of studies at Horizon with the 2-year YWC Coalition for Youth Ministry Leadership Program.
Duration: 16 or 24 months at Horizon*
+ Youth Coalition Program Completion OR Child & Youth Care Workers Certificate
*Month duration is estimated on average full-time completion rates of 10 courses per 8-month period. Actual completion rates vary based on individual student course loads.
The second option is combining 24 months of Horizon’s Pastoral Leadership program (includes 4-month internship) with a 1-year program from an approved secondary institution. Students will have the option to graduate with both a B.A. from Horizon and a Certificate from the secondary institution, opening the doors to either professional ministry or service in the public sector.
Those wishing to graduate with the B.Th. designation must additionally complete two courses in biblical languages (Hebrew 1 and 2 or Greek 1 and 2).
Program Update for the second option: Saskatchewan Polytechnic has suspended it’s Child & Youth Care Worker’s Certificate. We anticipate having an alternative pathway in place for the fall of 2026.
Please note: Plus+ programs are not available to international students. Applicants must have citizenship or permanent residency.
First Year Courses
Total Credits Required: 34
Second Year Courses
Total Credits Required: 35
Poetry, Wisdom, Apocalyptic Literature Elective
Bible
3 credits
Third Year Courses
Total Credits Required: 30
Epistles Elective
Bible
3 credits | Prerequisites: B115 & B119
Internship
9 credits | Prerequisites: P302 & P221
The courses in this program can be scheduled in different ways. Above is an example of what this program could look like.
Youth Coalition Courses
*Coalition courses are subject to change, please visit the Coalition website for updates.
Additional Considerations
This Horizon Plus+ degree program is available in partnership with The YWC Coalition for Youth Ministry Leadership or Saskatchewan Polytechnic, or you may use similar studies from another educational institution to fulfill Horizon’s degree requirements. Ask us how.
Acceptance into Horizon’s Plus+ degree program does not guarantee acceptance into The YWC Coalition for Youth Ministry Leadership or a Saskatchewan Polytechnic program.
Horizon Plus+ requirements must be met within 5 years of the completion of the Horizon portion of studies.
